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Message: [QUOTE="SWC75, post: 4737938, member: 289"] Invasion of the Robo Umps - or not [URL unfurl="true"]https://theathletic.com/4791440/2023/08/25/mlb-robot-umpires-future/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983[/URL] In 1939 Bob Dillinger, a minor leaguer for the St. Louis Browns who wore glasses, (and later became one of the majors best base stealers) was at bat. The ump called "STRIKE ONE!". Dillinger glared at him through those glasses. The ump called "STRIKE TWO!". Dillinger theatrically took off his glasses and handed them to the umpire, who took off his mask, put the glasses on and signaled for the next pitch. STRIKE THREE! The ump then took off his mask and then Dillinger's glasses and handed them back to him. (Source: Bill James New Historical Baseball Abstract, 2000) [/QUOTE]